Devahna Williams
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dynamic ICU Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective mentoring and collaboration. Recognized for critical thinking and emotional support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to quality improvement and shared governance initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Healthcare Technician
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse, NY
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical instruments and supplies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during treatment process.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating and transferring patients.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, weight, height and body mass index.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
Student Nurse Assistant
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted nurses with patient care, such as changing dressings and providing wound care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to nursing staff promptly.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to departmental policies.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained a clean environment for each patient's room according to hospital standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Hunter College
New York, NY05-2020
Skills
- Preceptor
- Charge nurse
- Shared Governance
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Team development and management
- Administration of chemotherapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
Volunteer
- Sarah's Guest House
- Soup Kitchen
- Dr.P LLC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Healthcare Technician
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2023
Student Nurse Assistant
Upstate University Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Hunter College
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